Avery was chatting with Joyce when she saw a familiar figure. Joyce was facing her and hadn’t seen the person so when Avery excused herself, she didn’t suspect anything. Trent signaled Avery to follow him and began to walk away. He didn’t stop and walked ahead while she followed from behind as such, no one saw them walking together and no one suspected they were going to meet somewhere.When Trent got to the chocolate fountain where a lot of people were, he moved further to where there weren’t many people. Avery followed and caught up to him.From the hedges decorated with lights, they weren’t easily seen. Avery walked faster and hugged him from the back. “I’m sorry, I hurt you.”Trent turned to face her, leaving a little gap between them. He didn’t want both her and himself to fall into trouble but neither could he hide what he felt when he saw them kissing like two love birds. “I was afraid that you had fallen for his charms.”“Never. I will never fall for him,” Ava said with determ
Anderson led his mother to a less crowded area and said seriously, “it's a revenge thing mum.”Susan was baffled. Above all her imagined reasons, revenge wasn’t one of them but then, certain things began to make sense. “Is the guy you were arguing with Avery's ex?”“Yes.”Susana was distressed after the understanding sank in. No wonder Anderson didn’t tell her until after the wedding because he knew that she wouldn’t have agreed. “How could you, Ander? You know that I wouldn't have allowed it. Why did you separate two people in love, knowing that they are still in love with each other?”Anderson was equally better. No one would understand him until they heard the full story but it was a story he didn’t want to share with anyone. “I deserve love too mum.”“So find a woman and let her fall in love with you.” Susan was suddenly feeling hot in the cool garden. How could Anderson entangle a fellow couple's daughter in his quest for revenge? It didn't make sense to her.“I tried before but i
Anderson’s gaze was soft and he said seriously, “First of all, I want you to forgive me.” He felt her stiffen under his touch and smiled a little. Confusion rummaged through her mind and it felt like a dream if not for the fact that his hand on her thigh felt real. Anderson was acting strange and Avery couldn’t guess why.“For what?” She asked in a low tone while she let her head down, forcing him to release her chin. Anderson chuckled.“For stealing you from your boyfriend but trust me, I have no evil intentions against you. So do you forgive me?” Any woman would carry grudges with a hardened heart against the man who separated her from the one she loved. Anderson had felt that way before so he knew exactly how to make the correction. From how sincere he sounded, Avery felt her heart soften towards him.“Yes.”Anderson maintained his smile and said surprisingly, “Then I also forgive you.”Avery was lost. “I don’t understand.”Anderson cleared his throat and removed his tuxedo suit. H
Anderson stopped and watched her from a distance, admiring his choice of a wife. No, Trent made a good choice unknowingly for him. He didn’t care if Trent had been intimate with her before because the past was gone and Avery was now his present and future. What made him happy was the fact that Trent loved Avery so much. It was evident in his eyes every time Anderson saw him. It was genuine and not faked. The very reason why he was certain that Trent would be crying and having sleepless nights. He hated the guy so much that he wanted to hurt him badly.As Avery reached her destination, Anderson folded his arms and watched in amusement. There was always a child in every adult and Avery was showing hers. Seeing the vendor with all the decorations on his vending machine, made her mouth water with desire for something sweet, reminding her of her favorite sweet. It had been a long time since she tasted it and couldn’t control the urge. Not when she was seeing it close. “I want two of you
Anderson alighted from the car, walking over to her side. He opened the door carefully and she peeped her head out, about to lift herself when he bent over. His right hand slipped under he thigh while his left hand to her back, as he lifted her carefully from the luxury car.She was consumed by his cologne scent and his rapid breath warming her face, as her body lifted above ground level to mid-air in his arms. Avery stiffened at the strange feeling. This man wanted to get into her pants tonight and she wasn’t going to allow it. If not, why else would he be nice to her so suddenly?“What are you doing? I can walk by myself,” she tried to wiggle out of his arms but he pressed her closer to his chest, speaking sternly, with an air of amusement.“If you open your mouth to speak again or try to resist, I will kiss you.” Avery froze and didn’t move or try to get away from him anymore. Since it was late, the luxury hotel was flooded with guests, most of them turning their heads to the beau
Anderson calmed himself before leaving the shower room. Avery was sleeping with her back turned to him when he got back to the bedroom. His shirt was very big on her and even with the sleeves rolled up, she looked very funny. For her petite frame and his tall athletic figure, it was a great contrast. Also, there was a five-year age gap between them. Anderson lay beside her, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist and sniffing the scent of her shampoo with his head buried in the back of her neck. She carried a sweet strawberry fragrant. Avery automatically stiffened with his hands around her waist and he knew that she was still awake. To tease her, he moved his hands to her legs, brushing them slowly to her thighs. When it reached her knee, she caught it and said shyly,“I’m sorry Trent, I have cramps.” Anderson’s hand froze underneath hers and she was filled with remorse. How could she allow Trent’s name to slip from her mouth like that? “I’m sorry…. Ander.”“Ander? At first, it
Avery was wise enough to realize that the more she tried to defend her lies, the more entangled she became. There was no way around it this time. “Am sorry. Am just not ready for sex so I lied.” Her voice was low and her head lowered but Anderson heard her. In a way, he was grateful that she confessed but also, he was being at odds. His hands loosened around her waist but he didn’t remove it.“Not ready or keeping yourself for Trent?” He asked her seriously and directly. With her body pressed against his, she felt awkward and uncomfortable, though his hold wasn’t tight. It was scary how the man easily saw through her like a transparent glass. She was determined to not lie to him anymore. She would just be found out anyway.“You already know the answer.” She answered in a low tone. Anderson was prepared, or so he thought but his heart was strangely aching. He couldn’t say that he loved her yet but why did it hurt so much when she told him the truth? The difference between like and lov
Riley Diaz was the last person Avery wanted to see on her honeymoon though she didn't want it. At first, she was happy that the resort wasn’t exclusive to them but not anymore. Riley was the most popular girl in her college and had the guys drooling over her all the time. She was so hot that she could turn a gay guy straight but Riley hated Avery for reasons unknown to anyone and never escaped any opportunity to humiliate her. In college, Avery was safe for as long as Joyce was there but now, she was all alone and refused to speak or lift her head, as Riley drew closer and stood close to her, while looking down at her head that was bowed.“I never saw a statue that looked like a dumb human being and what are you doing here anyway?” Riley asked in a mocking tone while her face contoured into a frown. “Let me guess, you got a summer job as a cleaner or perhaps, waiter or dishwasher to help out your irresponsible parents,” Riley nodded her head in pride. Those suggestions felt like the